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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Soto moves into the clinch successfully.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Dos Santos looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
#T1#
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto lands a body punch. #T3#
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. #T4#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Carlos Soto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto. #T1#
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T2#
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Soto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
#T1#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Soto clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Soto cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
#T3#
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Soto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Soto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Soto has Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Rigano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Soto forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rigano scores with a shot to the body.
Carlos Soto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soto's waist but Soto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side. #CL#
Soto takes the fight into the clinch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Rigano looks winded!
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano can't get the takedown.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #T3#
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Soto is leaning against Rigano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Soto rushes Rigano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
That's time! Soto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soto is defending well for now.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano is working for takedown but Soto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano lands with a left to the head.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rigano or not.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Soto.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.#T1#
Soto digs a right hand underneath Rigano's ribcage. Rigano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Rigano is working for takedown but Soto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto avoids a wild elbow strike from Rigano.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T2#
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Soto manages to get underhooks.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Soto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soto pinned against the cage. Soto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow. #TD2#
Rigano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Soto pushes Rigano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Rigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Soto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigano is controlling him well.
Rigano advances nicely into full mount.
Soto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rigano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soto has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Rigano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soto wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position. #ES#
Soto wriggles free and stands up.
Rigano catches Soto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Soto clinches up against the cage.
Soto stops a takedown attempt from Rigano.
#TD2#
Rigano has hold of one of Soto's legs. Soto is fighting the takedown attempt but Rigano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
Rigano prevents Soto from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Rigano content to stall in guard here.
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Soto is retaining full guard. #ES#
Soto pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Soto rushes Rigano and presses him up against the cage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.#T2#
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Soto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but Soto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Soto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Rigano tries to break the clinch but Soto is controlling the position.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Rigano controls the action.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch. #T4#
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Soto works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rigano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rigano somewhat.#CL#
Rigano gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto dodges an elbow strike from Rigano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Soto ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Soto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Yi does no damage.
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Yi misses
and Soto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soto manages to avoid it.
Yi looks to throw the jab but Soto is out of range.
Soto throwing a counter right hand but Yi manages to avoid it.#CL#
Soto forces Yi back against the cage and clinches.
Yi misses with the head strike.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Yi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yi lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yi throws a body punch but Soto moves out of range.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yi takes a swing at Soto's ribcage but misses.
Soto moves away from the strike by Yi. #CL#
Soto instigates a clinch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto takes a shot to the head.
Yi misses with the head strike.
Soto prevents Yi from breaking the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Yi looks winded!
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Yi's ribcage. Yi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto.
Yi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Soto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yi can turn it around.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto cracks Yi with a nice body shot.
Yi can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Yi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yi fails to land. #T3#
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Yi is trying to break free.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Yi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sotos head.
Soto prevents a body shot from Yi.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi tries to work over Soto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yi.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi throws a hook but Soto avoids it easily.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and pushes Yi back into the cage.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Soto prevents Yi from breaking the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto has Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yi throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Yi's ribcage. Yi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto prevents a body shot from Yi.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hsing Yi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch.
Yi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Soto clinches up with Yi and pushes him back against the cage.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi. #T1#
Yi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Yi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi is trying to break free.
Yi wants to get back to striking at distance but Soto won't allow it.
Yi is trying to force a seperation but Soto has the dominant position.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yi.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yi is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Yi fails to land.
Carlos Soto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Yi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto cracks Yi with a nice body shot.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Yi tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Yi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi can't break the clinch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Yi pushes Soto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yi wants to break free but Soto has control.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto prevents a body shot from Yi.
Yi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yi is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Yi prevents a body shot from Soto.
Yi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yi prevents a body shot from Soto.
Yi has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
A head punch on the inside from Yi fails to land.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yi is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Yi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yi has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto. #T4#
Soto is working Yi over against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Yi's ribcage. Yi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto. #BC2#
Yi breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch.
Yi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
Yi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soto has time to react.
Yi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Soto moves into the clinch successfully.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hsing Yi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Yi pushes him off.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Yi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yi misses with the head strike.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto. #T1#
Yi misses with some punches.
Yi working aggressively here.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Soto blocking some punches.
Soto tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yi throws a head punch that misses.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi working aggressively here.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yi prevents a body shot from Soto.
Yi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yi fails to land.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Yi blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Yi tries to break the clinch but Soto is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Yi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi prevents a body shot from Soto. #T2#
Yi has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yi fails to land.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yi misses with some punches.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yi throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Yi has had enough of the clinch but Soto keeps him there for the moment.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi prevents a body shot from Soto.
Yi misses with a body punch.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Yi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yi tries a body shot but Soto blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Yi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Yi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Yi misses the target.
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Yi pushes him off.
Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Soto.
Yi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##CL#
Yi gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
Yi has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
Yi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Soto tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi misses with some punches.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yi.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Yi digs a right hand into Soto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soto's gas tank.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlos Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hsing Yi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Soto. That snapped Yi's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hsing Yi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hsing Yi!
An out of breath Hsing Yi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Soto pushes Mankowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Good body shot from Soto.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T1#
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto is leaning against Mankowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Good body shot from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A body shot lands from Soto.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soto misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mankowski circles away.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Mankowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Soto avoids it well and moves away.
Mankowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Soto.#CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soto to keep the fight standing.
Soto lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Soto lands a body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T2#
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto works on Mankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T4#
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto works on Mankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Soto darts in and clinches Mankowski up against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mankowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlos Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto tries to clinch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Soto fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Mankowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soto smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by Soto. Soto maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto wants to clinch.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Soto clinches up with Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Mankowski fails to pull guard.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
Soto digs a right hand into Mankowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mankowski's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow. #T1#
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soto to keep the fight standing.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mankowski or not.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto pushes Mankowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Good body shot from Soto.
#T2#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto. #T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto. #T4#
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto is leaning against Mankowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mankowski tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Mankowski jumps guard but Soto stands there with Mankowski around his waist. Mankowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T1#
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Mankowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Soto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mankowski's elbow.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Mankowski's ribcage. Mankowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
#T4#
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries a body shot but Mankowski blocks it.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Mankowski controls the action.
Soto presses Mankowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mankowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mankowski controls his hands.
Soto tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mankowski prevents a body shot from Soto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMANIAK 50
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Janeiro controls the action.
Janeiro blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Janeiro pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Janeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Soto gets to his feet - Janeiro follows without any prompting.
Soto tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Janeiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soto won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Soto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janeiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soto wants to clinch up but Janeiro keeps it at a distance.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Soto avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Janeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janeiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Janeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Janeiro pushes him off.#CL2#
Soto clinches up with Janeiro and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Janeiro tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Janeiro controls the action.
#TD#
Janeiro pulls guard. #SUB#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Janeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Janeiro pushes a forearm under Soto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Soto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). De Janeiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Soto has Augusto up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Augusto blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Augusto looks winded!
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto is working Augusto over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Augusto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto is working Augusto over against the cage.
Good body shot from Soto.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch. #T4#
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Soto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Soto clinches up with Augusto and pushes him back against the cage.
Augusto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carlos Soto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Soto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T2#
Good body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Soto is working Augusto over against the cage.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.#T4#
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Soto.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusto can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Augusto's ribcage. Augusto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Augusto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Augusto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto cracks Augusto with a nice body shot.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
#T2#
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto presses Augusto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Augusto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL#
Soto forces Augusto back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto is working Augusto over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto pushes Augusto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto works on Augusto's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto is leaning against Augusto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augusto or not.
Soto is working Augusto over against the cage.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augusto.
Soto digs a right hand into Augusto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augusto's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodrigo Augusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Soto.
Good body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Soto clinches.
Soto tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walsh's elbow.
Walsh tries to circle away but Soto has him pinned against the cage.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Walsh controls his hands.
Soto lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Walsh looks winded!
Soto lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
Soto lands a body shot. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walsh's elbow.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.#T2#
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walsh is trying to break the clinch but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Soto.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soto rushes Walsh and presses him up against the cage.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walsh's elbow.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Walsh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Walsh controls his hands.
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Walsh's ribcage. Walsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Walsh controls his hands.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?#T3#
Soto digs a right hand underneath Walsh's ribcage. Walsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Soto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Soto tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
Carlos Soto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto cracks Walsh with a nice body shot.#T2#
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Walsh blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto keeps control of Walsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Soto.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T3#
Soto is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Walsh's ribcage. Walsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto is working Walsh over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
#T4#
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Soto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Soto lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto pushes Walsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Len Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
After the fight, Carlos Soto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Soto throws a jab when Nomo was well out of range.
Nomo throws a big shot that misses.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Nomo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nomo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nomo.
Nomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Soto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soto digs a good hook to Nomo's body.
Soto missing with a left hand there. Nomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Nomo counters with a nice uppercut.
Soto lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Soto throws a looping overhand right but Nomo ducks down to avoid it.
Nomo lunges at Soto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soto's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto looks to land a right hand but Nomo moved out of range.#TD#
Nomo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soto was covering up waiting for the punch and Nomo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Nomo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nomo won't allow Soto to get back to his feet.
Nomo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto is looking to stand back up but Nomo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Soto.
Nomo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nomo drops an elbow to the side of Soto's head.
Nomo controlling the pace.
Soto tries to kick Nomo off but Nomo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nomo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soto!
Nomo punching from mount but Soto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nomo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomo throwing strikes here but Soto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nomo looking to finish with strikes here!
Soto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nomo lands a big elbow.
Nomo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Nomo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Nomo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nomo misses with a head shot.
Soto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nomo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nomo looking to isolate an arm here. Soto doesn't see it coming and as Nomo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nomo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Soto.#CUT#
It looks like Patryk Szczerbiec has been cut.
Szczerbiec misses with a hook
#KD#
and Soto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Szczerbiec! Soto lets Szczerbiec back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Szczerbiec is rocked!
Soto drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Szczerbiec's head, knocking him out cold! Soto is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Soto!
A less than humble Carlos Soto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 2
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Soto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
Wilkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkins misses with a hook. Soto ducked under it nicely.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Soto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilkins tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto swivels and escapes.
Soto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilkins looks for the body kick but Soto saw that one coming.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Wilkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilkins blocks a jab.
Wilkins throws a nice looking combination but Soto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soto throws the left hand but Wilkins avoids the punch easily.
Soto jabs Wilkins right on the nose. Wilkins blinks but takes it well.
Soto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins with a poor takedown
enabling Soto to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto drops Wilkins with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wilkins! Soto dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhamma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Soto throws an overhand right that lands on Dhamma's shoulder, as Dhamma tries to avoid the shot.
Dhamma is looking to counter the offense by Soto and move into the clinch.
Soto throws a looping overhand right but Dhamma ducks down to avoid it.
Soto throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
Soto leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Soto gets a clinch. #T1#
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Dhamma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Soto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dhamma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dhamma manages to end up in side control.
Soto is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soto is trying to buck Dhamma off.#T2##SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soto, who protects the arm well.
Soto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Dhamma has control of Soto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma throws some wild stikes that Soto manages to avoid easily.
Dhamma dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Dhamma has control of Soto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SUB#
Dhamma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dhamma won't let Soto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SU#
Dhamma is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Soto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soto wants it to stay on the feet.
Dhamma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dhamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dhamma doesn't seem phased though.
Dhamma fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Soto moves into the clinch.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhamma.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Soto lands with a light punch inside.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land. #TD#
Dhamma wants the takedown. Soto is fighting it off but Dhamma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soto's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soto tries to clinch #TD#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Soto pushes Dhamma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt - Soto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Dhamma pushes him off.
Soto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soto connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
#T1#
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
Soto wants to clinch.
Carlos Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dhamma's head.
Dhamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhamma tries to counter by clinching up but Soto breaks away and moves out of range.
Dhamma moves away from the strike by Soto. #CL2#
Soto drives through and clinches with Dhamma against the cage.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto misses with some punches.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Soto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dhamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soto misses with the head strike.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto misses with some punches.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhamma.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Dhamma tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soto.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Dhamma pulls Soto into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto wants to stand but Dhamma has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Soto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dhamma has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Soto is looking to defend but Dhamma has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Soto! Dhamma pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Soto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yogi Dhamma thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sylvanas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Stephan Sylvanas has been cut.
Sylvanas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soto counters with a right hand to the body.
Soto looks to throw the jab but Sylvanas is out of range. #KD#
Soto cracks Sylvanas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sylvanas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Soto finish him?
#ROC#
Sylvanas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto drops Sylvanas with a naaaaasty hook - Sylvanas is in real trouble here! Soto dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soto to score with a decent uppercut.
Soto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soto looks to land a right hand but Hay moved out of range.
A big left from Soto misses.
Hay is looking to counter punch.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Hay moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Hay rushes Soto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soto.
Soto misses with some punches.
Hay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Hay working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
Hay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hay.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Hay can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
Hay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hay has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
#T1#
Soto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soto.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Soto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hay has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
Hay is working Soto over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Soto.
Soto has a couple of punches blocked by Hay.
Hay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
Soto blocks a body shot from Hay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay lands a nice uppercut.
Hay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay. #T2#
Soto lands a right hand.
Hay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soto.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hay blocks an uppercut.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hays head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.
Soto lands an uppercut.
Hay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto has a couple of punches blocked by Hay.
Hay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hay blocking some punches.
Hay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hay tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Hay back against the cage.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hay misses with some punches.
Soto misses with some punches.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hay working aggressively here.
Soto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto misses with the head strike.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hay.
Hay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soto.
Hay is stalling here.
Hay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay blocks an uppercut.
Hay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Soto. #T4#
Soto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hay backwards.
Soto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hay backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto scores with a shot to the side of Hay's head.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.
Soto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hay takes a shot to the head.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Hay blocking some punches.
Hay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hay.
Hay scores with a shoulder strike.
Hay throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hay.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Soto.
Soto misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soto.
Hay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
Hay throws a hook to the side of Soto's head but Soto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soto throws a jab when Hay was well out of range.
Soto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hay.
A cross from Soto lands.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Soto! Hay is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Molotov misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Molotov throws a body kick that misses.
Molotov tries to move into range but Soto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Molotov has been cut.
Soto checks a leg kick.
Soto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Molotov or perhaps it was just good defense by Soto, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Molotov clinches up with Soto and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Soto avoiding damage as Molotov throws knees to the body.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molotov.
Soto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molotov takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Molotov is rocked!
Soto throws a big uppercut that drops Molotov! More strikes from Soto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Molotov lies dazed against the cage as Soto celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Soto!
A less than humble Carlos Soto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Sylvanas swings for the body but Soto moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sylvanas.
Sylvanas slips a straight right by Soto.
Sylvanas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soto.
Sylvanas just misses with a punch to the body.
Soto just misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a looping left.
Sylvanas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sylvanas avoids the body shot from Soto.
Sylvanas walks into a stiff left hand from Soto.
Sylvanas tries to move into range but Soto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Soto sends Sylvanas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Soto is motioning to the referee to let Sylvanas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sylvanas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Stephan Sylvanas has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sylvanas is still on wobbly legs! Can Soto finish him?
Soto fakes the body blow, causing Sylvanas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sylvanas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Filipovic ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Filipovic is looking to chop away at Soto's legs.
Soto with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Michal Filipovic has been cut.
Soto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soto blocks the body kick.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soto slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic scores with a head kick. Soto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Soto clobbers Filipovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Soto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Filipovic is rocked!
Soto measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Filipovic! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Dhamma with that takedown attempt.
Soto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dhamma shoots in and drives through. Soto sprawls well.
As Dhamma tries to get set, Soto tries to push him back and clinch up but Dhamma manages to avoid the attempt.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto swivels and escapes.
Soto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dhamma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Soto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soto stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dhamma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soto is trying to defend but Dhamma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Dhamma is working for an americana but Soto has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dhamma was thinking about the submission.
Dhamma prevents Soto from getting back to his feet.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
Dhamma looking to pass the guard.
Dhamma stops Soto from standing up.
Dhamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Dhamma gets to his feet. Soto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dhamma goes for a double leg but Soto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soto continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhamma.
Soto throwing a counter right hand but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt - Soto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dhamma's coach down at Hugs & Kisses was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dhamma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dhamma fails with the takedown.#T3#
Dhamma shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Dhamma tries to get set, Soto tries to push him back and clinch up but Dhamma manages to avoid the attempt.
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamma.
Dhamma misses with a takedown
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhamma.#TD2#
Dhamma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dhamma lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Soto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Soto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.#TD2#
Dhamma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Soto wanted to stand there but Dhamma had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Soto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dhamma's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Soto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dhamma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soto!
Soto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dhamma asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Dhamma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soto is trying to buck Dhamma off.#SUB2#
Dhamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Soto is pushing Dhamma's head away, looking to escape. Dhamma manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dhamma is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Soto is trying to escape and Dhamma transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Soto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dhamma! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma is the new middleweight champion!
Yogi Dhamma very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Molotov is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Molotov swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Soto counters with a nice right hand that sends Molotov toppling to the canvas! Molotov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Soto finish him?!#ROC#
Molotov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andrei Molotov has been cut.
Molotov has a takedown stuffed.
Molotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Soto finish him?
Molotov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soto counters with a right hand from hell and Molotov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Soto!
Carlos Soto is the new middleweight champion!
Carlos Soto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Soto swings widly with a right hand
and Appi counters with a stiff right hand.
Appi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soto throws an off balance right hand
and Appi counters with a one-two to the body.
Soto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Appi counters with a good low kick that Soto was not able to check.
Appi slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Appi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Appi moves away from the strike by Soto.
Appi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Soto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soto throws a hook to the side of Appi's head but Appi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Appi counters with a low kick, right behind Soto 's knee.
Appi moves away from the strike by Soto.
Soto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Appi's head backwards.
Appi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Appi thumps Soto with a low kick.
Soto lands with a cross.
Carlos Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Soto misses.
Soto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Appi takes one to the chin there.
Appi cracks the inside of Soto's front leg.
Appi scores with a punch to the head.
Appi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from Appi.
Appi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto misses with an uppercut. Appi saw that one coming.
Soto throws a right hand that misses
and Appi counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Soto misses its intended target.
Appi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Appi misses.
Soto misses with a left hand
and Appi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soto throws a jab when Appi was well out of range.
Appi looks to score with a jab to the body but Soto is just out of range.
Soto throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Appi coming out on top.
Soto moves out of range of the body kick from Appi.
#T2#
Soto looks to land a right hand but Appi moved out of range.
Soto misses with an uppercut
and Appi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Appi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soto throws out the jab.
Soto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soto lands with a straight right. Appi didn't see that one coming.
Soto misses with a looping right.
Soto looks to throw the jab but Appi is out of range.
Appi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Appi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Appi moved out of range nicely.
Appi thinks about the counter body kick.
Appi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Appi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Soto misses.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Appi moved out of range nicely.
Soto looks to land a left hand but Appi moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Soto finds it's target.#ROC#
Appi is rocked!
Soto flashes Appi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Appi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Appi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Soto punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Soto!
Our winner, Carlos Soto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Soto misses the shot to the body.
Soto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meridius.
Soto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meridius with a poor takedown
and Soto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Soto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Meridius sprawling to the canvas! Meridius rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Soto finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soto moves out of range of the strikes.
Meridius doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Soto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meridius! Soto lets Meridius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Soto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meridius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meridius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meridius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meridius throwing strikes but missing.
Meridius stands up over Soto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meridius trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.
Meridius stopping the sweep attempt from Soto.
Soto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soto trying to control the position here. #T2#
Meridius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soto's head.
Meridius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meridius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meridius postures up in Soto's guard and throws a big left but Soto blocks it.
Meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meridius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridius.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Soto has wrist control.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meridius works over Soto with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Soto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meridius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meridius trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto has momentary wrist control but Meridius slips an elbow through the middle.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meridius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Soto is looking to stand up but Meridius won't let him.
Soto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soto trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Meridius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soto uses it to pass to side control.
Meridius is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meridius looks for a takedown but Soto sprawls well.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meridius momentarily.
Meridius has his takedown stuffed
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Soto lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto leaves Meridius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meridius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Soto counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto pounces like a tiger and cracks Meridius with a vicious hook! Meridius is down but not out! Soto follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Soto!
A relieved looking Carlos Soto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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